Breeder Farm Manager
Trade · Goulburn, Southern Highlands & Tablelands NSW, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview
Have you spent years in poultry farming and led a team? A leading poultry breeding operation in NSW is looking for an experienced Breeder Farm Manager to take charge of flock performance, people and the day-to-day running of the farm.
This role suits a seasoned poultry professional who knows that good results come from disciplined husbandry, careful monitoring, solid biosecurity and strong team leadership. Your hands-on know-how will be key to keeping breeder stock healthy, hitting production targets and finding ways to lift farm performance.
Poultry experience gained in the Philippines or overseas can be a strong foundation, as long as you can show it.
Key Responsibilities
- Run the breeder farm day to day and keep its performance on track
- Manage flock activities according to established production procedures, using proven husbandry methods to keep breeder stock high quality
- Keep an eye on bird health, flock performance and production indicators
- Keep biosecurity, hygiene and disease prevention tight, and make sure animal welfare requirements are always met
- Lead, supervise and develop the farm team, assigning staff and coordinating daily activities
- Spot production problems and put practical fixes in place
- Keep farm records and paperwork accurate, and prepare reports on flock performance and farm operations
- Look for ways to boost productivity, efficiency and consistency
- Work with senior management to reach agreed production goals
- Build a team culture of accountability, teamwork and continuous improvement
Requirements & Eligibility
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in poultry production
- Proven experience managing or supervising poultry farm operations
- Strong practical knowledge of breeder poultry production, with a sound understanding of poultry husbandry and flock management
- Knowledge of animal health, disease prevention and biosecurity, plus an understanding of animal welfare standards and industry requirements
- Proven ability to lead, supervise and develop farm staff
- Strong planning, organisation and time-management skills
- Able to read production information and pick up performance issues
- Strong communication and reporting skills
- Proven ability to solve practical problems at farm level, with a proactive approach to improving production performance
- Commitment to animal welfare, biosecurity and quality standards
- Able to show and verify your relevant work experience and technical skills, and willing to relocate to NSW
- Sponsorship available for the right candidate
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